Thomas Mackintosh
BBC News
ReutersThe River Seine in Paris has reopened publicly to swimmers for the first time since 1923 after a century-long ban.
The seasonal opening of the Seine for swimming is viewed as a key…
Category: 3. Europe
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Waters reopens to swimmers after century-long ban
ReutersThe Bras Marie site is one of three areas in Paris open for seasonal public swimming -
Doing most of the chores at home? This app could help divide cleaning tasks and bring equality
In just ten months since its launch in September 2024, the app has gained over 25,000 users in Europe.
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Seine swimming pool opening gives Paris mayor another jewel in her green crown – POLITICO
Paris-based urbanist Carlos Moreno, who worked with Hidalgo, underlined that the city’s transformation meant more than just making it eco-friendly, and that increasing proximity meant “developing the economy and reinforcing local social life.”
The future
Hidalgo won her 2020 reelection…
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Brussels, my love? Trump's trade war with the EU – the clock is ticking
In this edition of our weekly talk show participants discuss the trade conflict between Donald Trump and the EU, the aftermath of the Budapest Pride and the heatwave gripping large parts of Europe.
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Shoplifting hits record high in Germany: Are criminal gangs behind it?
Shoplifting cost the German retail sector nearly €3 billion in 2024, a new record that was partially driven by organised crime. The federal government is also missing out on millions of euros in tax revenue.
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Why Europe’s ancient insurers are rising once more
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There are few industries with a more “old world” feel than European insurers. The average age among the continent’s…
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My deadly routine in Kyiv. – POLITICO
Ukraine still can’t produce its own analog of a missile that would be as effective a defense as the Patriot against ballistic and hypersonic missiles that Russia uses daily against civilian areas, in addition to waves of drones. Europe seems to be struggling to help us as well.
On…
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EU leaders renew backing for Moldova’s EU membership ambitions at landmark summit
The investment announced by EU leaders on Friday aims to boost Moldova’s economy and reduce its vulnerability to external pressures, particularly from Russia.
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Don’t make this common travel mistake Europeans hate
Pack light or get dragged.
When it comes to traveling abroad, nothing says “I don’t live here” louder than a tourist dragging a jumbo rolling suitcase across ancient cobblestones — like they’re wheeling it through…
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